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Capitals' Jay Beagle: Not on protected list

The veteran center posted a career-high 30 points with an imposing plus-20 rating in a bottom-six role. To increase his value, a 56.4 percent face-off percentage puts him in the top 10 of the league in that category. This performance combined with a modest $1.75 million price tag could make him an extremely attractive option for Vegas to pick up.

Capitals' Jay Beagle: Posts assist in Tuesday's victory

Beagle is showing some signs of life with a goal and three points over his past six games. He's also up to a career-best 30 points, but that's still not nearly enough production to warrant fantasy consideration outside of the deepest pools.

Capitals' Jay Beagle: Tallies assist Thursday

The 31-year-old center is having a career-year with 11 goals and 22 points in 54 games despite usage primarily as a defensive specialist and getting fourth-line minutes. His lack of offensive opportunity certainly limits his upside, but he's carving out some fantasy value in deeper leagues.

Capitals' Jay Beagle: Will return to lineup Thursday

Beagle will take the place of T.J. Oshie (personal) who will miss the final game before the All-Star break to attend to a family matter. However, there's a catch to Beagle's apparent promotion in the lineup: he is coming off a stomach virus and even head coach Barry Trotz admitted he's not sure if Beagle will be in well-enough shape to play the whole game with such offensively talented players. Normally, the defensive stalwart would see an increase in fantasy value -- especially in daily formats -- from such a lineup change, but those looking for a sneaky play may want to temper their expectations. Still, he's worth at least considering in daily formats against a struggling Devils team.

Capitals' Jay Beagle: Out Tuesday

With Beagle unavailable Tuesday, Chandler Stephenson will have an opportunity to slot into Washington's lineup against Ottawa. Beagle has been impressive in a bottom-six role for the Capitals this season, notching 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 47 games while averaging just over 13 minutes of ice time. The veteran pivot will hope to return to action Thursday against the Devils.